Volvo S80 Pros and Cons

The engine start up sound for the V8 is straight from the '60 muscle car era. Always a smile on my face. Plenty of power. OK gas milage for a heavy V8. Transmission shifts are a little wonky, most all times smooth, but ocasionally hard in the 1-2 shift. Very...

I've had this car for 13 years now and the mpg has always been very good. Being a European model (2.4 litre petrol auto - 170 bhp) it does not compare directly with any US models. I have the air con on 100% of the time. If I keep to...

All controls are within reach and have a positive, quality feel to them. I do like the black leather with the dark, polished wood trim and steering wheel. The glove box is huge and there is adequate storage for small items.

After a very serious crash in my previous 1990 BMW 525i in which is was very lucky to have lived, I did extensive research about auto safety. The S80 is the safest (by ratings) large sedan sold in the US.

It is one of the safest cars of the world if not the safest. As a person who has to travel a lot on the highways for business development, I was highly impressed by braking distance, control and all the safety features included in the car as standard.